1. Miss Van Heuven

2. ATC = Certified Athletic Trainer Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree Certification Clinical experiences under appropriate supervision

3. Title IX = equal treatment and opportunity to participate in sports for males and females That means equal: Staff per athlete Attention Facilities Number of athletes recruited Money!!!

4. In order to be a successful Athletic Trainer, you must possess the following skills: Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and first aid Problem solving Social Communication Motor Organizational Diligent note-taking Calm during emergencies

5. As an Athletic Trainer, you can expect to do the following every day: Analyze injuries Tape and bandage Implement rehab programs Monitor exercises Demonstrate movements Administer therapeutic modalities Record, organize, and store ALL injury info.

6. Liability = who is the responsible party? As an ATC, you MUST protect yourself from risk of liability issues

7. How to minimize your risk as an ATC: Work within your scope and knowledge Keep accurate records Follow training room rules and procedures Always have supervision Communicate with coaches, parents, and admin. Inspect sports facilities and equipment Establish return-to-play protocol Consult a physician when needed Make an emergency action plan

8. Hippocratic Oath A declaration made by Hippocrates (philosopher) Basically says: I will always do what is in the best interest of the patient and I will never use my power to do harm ALL medical professionals must take the Hippocratic Oath

9. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (1996) Keeps your medical records private No one can share your info without your formal consent ***SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS*** You can ask for copies of EVERYTHING Health records can only be used for health reasons

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11. Assignment: Go to the following website: http://www.indeed.com/q-Certified-Athletic- Trainer-jobs.html http://www.indeed.com/q-Certified-Athletic- Trainer-jobs.html Find at least 3 Athletic Training jobs that might interest you Record all of info FOR EACH job you chose (Job title, where, when, for who, how much $, job description, job requirements, etc.)